The Wages of Fear
Summary:
Together with Diabolique, The Wages of Fear (Le Salaire de la Peur) earned Henri-Georges Clouzot the reputation as a "French Hitchcock." In truth, Clouzot's ability to sustain suspense may have even exceeded Hitchcock's; when originally released, Wages ran 155 tension-filled minutes. Based on the much-imitated novel by Georges Arnaud, the film is set in Cent... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Yves Montand - (Mario)
Charles Vanel - (Jo)
Peter Van Eyck - (Bimba)
William Tubbs - (Bill O'Brien)
Véra Clouzot - (Linda)
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Review:
Le Salaire de la Peur is among the most suspenseful films of the 1950s, notable for slowly building character development and atmosphere before its dramatic climax. In its original 148-minute version, the story lags in spots as director Henri-Georges Clouzot indulges some anti-United States propaganda. Not surprisingly, the film was re-edited... Continue >>
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